"After a great run of 25 shows throughout North America, they took their final bow to cheers and applauds from the crowd. It was clear to all of us in attendance, that KICKING HAROLD had left an impression. They have no doubt gained many new fans with their blues style Rock ’N’ Roll, proving that hard work in a ruthless industry, can and does pay off.

Quoting the band: “We would like to thank everyone in The Winery Dogs camp for making this tour everything we could have imagined. You rock! All the best in 2016! Viva La Dogs!”"

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December 6, 2015By Danny Coleman

This hard rocking trio anchored by more than experienced and capable front man Tim David Kelly on lead vocal and guitar has been making music since their debut demo EP in 1994. Several lineup changes later and an overwhelmingly fantastic new CD titled “Red Light District,” have the band poised for greatness. The addition of drummer Michael Odabashian and newest member Julia Lage on bass has reinvigorated the band and its fan base as they are currently on tour with super group; The Winery Dogs.

"Opening the show was KICKING HAROLD, a hard rocking trio led by singer/ guitarist Tim David Kelly, and featuring the lovely Julia Lage on bass and vocals as well as drummer Michael Odabashian. They performed an enjoyable set of straight ahead rock, sort of in the style of NIRVANA or ALICE IN CHAINS and featured a great down tuned version of the STEPPENWOLF classic “Born To Be Wild”, which also featured a bar or two from the Ted Nugent hit “Stranglehold”. I really like this band, and apparently they were the opening act of the entire tour."

"The lineup of frontman Tim Kelly, bassist Julia Lage and Michael Odabashian on drums delivered a solid forty-five minute set in support of their latest release ‘Red Light District.’

Familiar listeners found themselves singing alongside the band on selections such as “Kill You” and “Down On You,” whereas the vast majority of the crowd was up in arms and roaring along to a closing rendition of Rush’s “Working Man.” Kicking Harold proved to be a beneficial dose of new talent..."

"As Kicking Harold took the stage it was clear that though rock and roll fans may get older, our energy and enthusiasm for good music never dies. The tunes were groovy, upbeat, and unique; classic rock with a modern twist. Creative lyric writing along with catchy hooks and a great back beat has gained the trio many new fans, of all ages. Highlights of their set include the first track on the latest CD Red Light District, which is called “American Nitro”, and you if you’ve ever watched “Overhaulin” you will recognize their song “Gasoline” as the theme to that popular television series"

"Kicking Harold.....a very good band that could easily hold an audience in a standalone concert. They managed to take an audience that was getting uneasy while standing around and turned it into an appreciative crowd. I was impressed, as were many of the folks standing near me. They were an excellent choice of The Winery Dogs as an opening band and I’m confident this will not be the last time I will hear about Kicking Harold."

"The opening act that has been supporting The Winery Dogs on this tour is KICKING HAROLD, featuring vocalist/guitarist Tim David Kelley, drummer Michael Odabashian, and bassist Julia Lage. Their modern approach to mixing the elements of hard rock, post grunge and alternative sounds was a great warm up for the audience. Their 45 minute set featured some newer material combined with older classics including the hit song “Gasoline” – the theme song for the hit show Overhaulin’."

"Kicking Harold hold stylistic similarities to, say, Treble Charger or Eve 6. The overall vibe is decidedly punk/alternative rock, but it's delivered with sleek hard rock sensibilities. Add9 chords abound, and all three instruments deliver the goods with a respectable level of aggression. By the third song in, Kicking Harold had won the crowd over, which is fairly remarkable, considering that most Winery Dogs fans were there to see three of the "shreddiest" musicians in the business. And Kicking Harold, while awesome, is not much of a shredder's band. That, however, didn't stop them from closing their set with a genuinely badass Rush medley. By the time they left the stage, the audience wasn't just warmed up, we were on fire."

"This alternative hard rock band from LA have been active since the mid-1990's. Their stage set-up incorporated a gas station and motorcycles which thematically worked well with the high-octane show that they played in Nashville. Kicking Harold's sound was a mix of metal and rock paired with interesting word play. They performed originals along with a creative, heavy version of the classic biker anthem "Born To Be Wild" (Steppenwolf). Kicking Harold's tune about a muscle car going 100 miles an hour was propelled by a pace that matched the sentiments of the song. "Gasoline" was lit up with flammable riffs and rhythms."

The Opening band of the night was Kicking Harold was another 3-piece out of California. A solid four on the floor rock band with a big sound and decent groovy songs. The motor car theme of the band is certainly original and the musicians seem capable. The bass player Julia Lage has done work on some or Richie Kotzen’s recent work and was some BGV’s on the new Winery Dogs CD. A good band worth checking out if you are looking for new solid rock music. www.kickingharold.com

"Opening the show was fellow Los Angeles based band Kicking Harold. Lead by Tim David Kelly on vocals and guitar, Drummer Michael Odabashian, and finishing up the lineup is Julia Lage on bass and backing vocals, Kicking Harold’s history dates back to the mid ’90s. While Kelly has credits to his name including co-writing “Money For That” for Shiny Toy Guns and co-producing Dokken’s 2008 record Lightning Strikes Again, Kicking Harold is always where his heart has lied."

"Kicking Harold’s music is heavy on the bass, and Blues style Rock-n-Roll, thus quickly making believers of the New York crowd. They continued on with “Sugarcoat My World” and a cover of Steppenwolf’s “Born to be Wild,” “Marigold,” as well as “I Want To Go Faster,” sounding tight and powerful. Midway through Kicking Harold’s performance, they began to gain some new fans in the audience, and by the time their fifty-five minute set was done, they had won over the room. At first they were a bit silent, just watching this band, but song-by-song performed, there were some loud cheers and applauds from the crowd. Be sure to check out their new album Red Light District and learn about a band worth checking out."

"Before the stars of the evening took the stage a three piece called Kicking Harold warmed up the crowd. The band is Michael Odabashian (drums/vocals), Tim David Kelly (vocals, guitar) and Julia Lage (bass, vocals). They are hard edged and heavy with influences of metal and punk in their presentation. I hear influences like The Ramones, Black Sabbath and others. They did a few covers like “Born To Be Wild” and “Working Man” and their original material stood up well. I never place any expectations for an opening act but they were one of the better bands I have seen in that slot."

"...it was recently announced that Los Angeles based modern rockers, Kicking Harold have been added as tour support for The Winery Dogs’ U.S. tour.

Kicking Harold - which features Tim David Kelly (vocals/guitar), Michael Odabashian (drums/vocals) and Julia Lage (bass/vocals), is still riding high on the success of the group’s most recent release, Red Light District. A grunge-rock flavored album featuring the songs “Underneath It All” and “Drinkin’ To Forget You” as well as a tasty cover of the INXS hit, “Need You Tonight”. The album also features a re-tracked version of the song "Kill You”, which first appeared on the band’s now out of print debut album, Ugly & Festering from 1996. A video for “Kill You,” featuring an appearance by adult film star Mary Carey, has racked up more than 60,000 views."

"I recently spoke with guitarist Tim David Kelly about Red Light District, his gear and more."

"Let’s talk about a few tracks from Red Light District, starting with “Underneath It All."

That’s a good example of how songs can hang around for a long time. I originally wrote that song around 2006. It was something I had worked up and played but never got around to recording. When we started looking for songs for this album, I wanted to choose something from around that time period. I really liked the riff and revamped it to what it is now. Once you hit the studio everything comes to life!"

"“Life seems so much brighter when you’re not around” sings Tim David Kelly in such a commanding voice that demands your immediate attention. ”Underneath It All” talks about moving on and getting rid of the dead weight in that failed relationship and how one can feel much stronger without having that someone constantly putting them down and kicking them while they’re down. It has such a 1990s alt/grunge feel to it while it still feeling extremely relevant"

"Kicking Harold singer/guitarist Tim David Kelly tells us about the song "American Nitro" (the unofficial follow-up to "Gasoline," their theme song for the show Overhaulin') from their new album "Red Light District". Here is the story:

"American Nitro" is a rock anthem with the key lyrics, "I'm Psycho! I'm American Nitro!" These words are meant to be a battle cry for anyone that pushes the envelope in life. The gearheads who live for going faster than hell. The quiet inventors who change our lives with tech miracles. The artists who walk away from the norm and create works that move us. All these types of people, and so many more, choose to live life to the fullest every day. They don't take sh*t from anyone or listen to anything but their inner voice. That...is "American Nitro.""

"Kicking Harold are a hard rock band. The trio, known for their heavy yet infectious riffs, blend hard rock, alternative, metal and dance-pop elements into their own volatile rock concoction! The guys dropped their fifth and latest album, Red Light District, on January 20th via their own Ultradose Music label and as such we grabbed some time with Tim to see what gear he used for this recording.

What piece of gear do you use to obtain your signature sound?Kelly: That would be my 1993 Gibson Les Paul Standard.

What about it makes it so important to you?Kelly: I got this guitar right before forming Kicking Harold. It has a special tone when played through my Marshall 900 head. These two pieces of gear make the perfect tone to me that other guitars and amps I have had have never matched."

"Kicking Harold have been making solid alternative-rock tunes since the mid 90’s. They are known for their successful songs,“Kill You” and “Down on You”.This summer, they are busy touring all over the US so there are plenty of opportunities to catch them live!

Enjoy this exclusive interview with Kicking Harold’s lead singer and guitarist, Tim David Kelly:

Tell me about making the video for “Kill You”. It looks like it was pretty fun to shoot!

Yes, it was lot of fun! We worked with our friends at Big Machine Design and they did an amazing job. The whole thing was filmed on location in Los Angeles, CA and Big Machine took it from there. They created all the cool effects. The idea was to do a classic story-style video, but with very current Vine-style smash cut effects. I love the way it came out."

"Kicking Harold is a group of modern rock alchemists, synthesizing hard rock, alternative, metal and dance-pop elements. They just finished the video for “American Nitro,” the second single from their latest album “Red Light District.” Here are singer and guitarist Tim David Kelly favorite places in the country…

My favorite place in the U.S. to visit is…New York City – there is no other place like NYC – the energy, coming from the West, is just a completely different feel. I love all of the walking and seeing the buildings, the architecture. I’ve always felt a personal attachment to NYC. And recently I learned that my family ancestry traces back to the earliest settlers in Kings County – we’re talking the 1600s here!"

"After a short absence following 2010’s Zombies, Cars & Evil Guitars, Kicking Harold are back with a new record in Red Light District. They’ve finally made their triumphant return and singer Tim David Kelly took some time to talk about the band’s latest release.

FRR: Were here to talk about Red Light District which released back in January. Listening to it there’s so many different sounds on this album, it’s just an eclectic sound, which is something you guys do on a lot of your albums. Can you tell me about writing this specific album and what you wanted to accomplish with it?

Tim David Kelly: When I’m writing albums I don’t necessarily have a complete vision of “I want to accomplish this” but there was one guideline, which kind of made it come out this way..."

"In 1991, I was a young man playing guitar and singing for one of the many Sunset Strip bands that infamously roamed the hallowed real estate between what was then Gazzarri's and The Whisky a Go Go. My hair was down to my ass, my diet consisted of Top Ramen and Natural Light beer, and I had been immersed in '80s rock and metal for years—trying, in vain, to get a record deal. I was playing in clubs and spending more time and money than I want to think about passing out flyers to fans in this pre-internet world of cock rock."

"Hardrock Haven is always on the lookout for breakout bands. They say timing is everything and the timing is definitely right for LA Rock band Kicking Harold. The band has been paying their dues for the past 20 years in the City Of Angels, but with the release of their 5th Studio album Red Light District, the timing may just be right for the band to take center stage.

Kicking Harold’s claim to fame is with their hit song “Gasoline” which is featured in the reality series Overhauling. Singer Tim Kelly has an infectious melodic voice that just draws you in. Kicking Harold has a sound that is a cross between Alice In Chains meets The Psychedelic Furs. They have a ‘80s vibe combined with dark modern grunge flair."

From their re-tracked fan favorite “Kill You,” to a cover of the INXS classic “Need You Tonight,” the album has something for everyone. If the solid musicianship wasn’t enough, add in an appearance from adult film star Mary Carey in the video for “Kill You,” and there’s even some serious eye candy."

"The California rock trio Kicking Harold have returned with a vengeance. Since the release of their 2010 album "Zombies, Cars & Evil Guitars," the band has been riding a new wave of success, thanks to their hit single "Gasoline" (featured on TLC's show "Overhaulin'"), the band Kicking Harold have been played in your house without you even knowing it. Back in January, the band released their fifth studio album "Red Light District" and show no signs of slowing down this time. "

"Q) Your song “Kill You” was originally featured on a different album. How did you come to the decision to re-release it?

A) It is a completely new recording of it. There has been three versions of “Kill You.” The first version of it was on our independent album. Then, we got signed to MCA Records (a major label) and they asked us to change the bridge because they didn’t think it was good for radio to have a little rap bridge. It was kind of jarring. So, we changed it for them and we actually liked it better. When we lost our record deal back in the late 90’s, MCA didn’t continue to print it so it has not been available even though it has been playing on the radio ever since. It just continues to play, but no one could buy it. So, it was kind of just an idea that came up while we were recording and I just decided with our manager to make a new version of it for the fans just so they could get it. When it was done, it sounded so good that we decided to re-release it as a new introduction to the band. That way, the older fans can finally buy “Kill You” and it was like a fresh start for the band."

"Kicking Harold.....a powerhouse trio who write and play well-crafted songs with engaging and thought-provoking lyrics.

Red Light District is Kicking Harold’s fifth album and consists of 12 singles including an updated version of “Kill You” as its debut single with accompanied video. The album has reached #15 on iTunes New Rock Releases and #13 on the U.K. charts.

It’s always a treat to come out and see bands who are not only great musicians but understand the importance of a well-crafted song. Kicking Harold is both, and undeniable the years under their belt is obvious by their professionalism and stage presence. Kicking Harold is not a perfectly polished trio and that’s a good thing, as a powerhouse trio they are commanding with a raw edge to their performance. These guys are one step from full-on hard rock but don’t let that fool you, they can pull off a pretty mean ballad too."

"Solid rock and roll is hard to find, but with Kicking Harold, it comes quite easy. “American Nitro” opens the bands recent disc and it comes out swinging with great riffs and a full rock sound. The guitars, bass, and drums come together nicely underneath the vocals. “Underneath It All” incorporates a modern rock groove into the bands sound, but it works within the confines of this disc. The chorus is catchy and features some really good fret work. “Hollywood Way” opens with a sexy bass line that gets a little heavy with the addition of a big bass line and deep vocals that add a darker hue to the sound of the song. The sound of this takes me back to the Corabi/Kulick sound of Union. “Kill You” is all rock and roll."

"Topping the bill is the more seasoned and decidedly more risqué Kicking Harold.

Lead vocalist and songwriter Tim David Kelly is a great storyteller. “Dance To The Radio” offers a hopeful glimmer of character transformation and “Fred's New Dress” is a highly descriptive tale of a Catholic cross- dresser. Kelly is also strong with hooks, internal rhyming within a single phrase and generally connecting to the zeitgeist on songs like “American Nitro” with catchy lyrics like: “I'm crazy, like DeNiro, Scorcese.”

Musicianship: The band describes themselves as grunge, and that tone is most apparent in material like “Kill You” and “Down On You.” Those songs definitely share an Alice In Chains vibe straight down to the guitar effects and excellent harmonizing"

"Kicking Harold showcase a storming attitude on their new record Red Light District. The Californian band pat the back of urgency and rattling tenacity, releasing a bellow for theAmerican Dream. Their music is quirky and fast paced, guitar driven and melodic in parts. It also contains lyrics that are razor-sharp and fierce.

The sound is gratifying. The energy pulsates, enforcing a sense of instant appeal. The act don't powder over their feelings on the latest record, they let them shudder the spine. Red Light District is an album that boasts so many epic contributions.

The record begins with "American Nitro." It's a song that is fashionable and modern. The guitar drives home like a sharp nail and the vocals are gritty and infectious. The lyrics provide an insight into the state of the mind."

Kicking Harold releases Red Light District

Hard rock trio Kicking Harold is best known for their song “Gasoline” from the television show Overhaulin’, but they certainly didn’t close up shop and stop there. No, Tim David Kelly (lead vocals, guitar), Bret Domrose (bass), and Michael Odabishian (drums) have continued producing music for more than twenty years, and it just keeps getting better. Since their foundation in 1994, Kicking Harold has continued producing music like no one else in the industry—and they’re doing it with smiles on their faces.

Kicking Harold’s music defies categorization. It’s heavy—that’s one thing that’s certain—but it combines elements of hard rock, alternative, metal, and dance-pop music to create their own blend of “radio gold.” They’ve been described as “modern-day alchemists,” and it’s a title that certainly applies to this incredibly capable group of musicians.

Kicking Harold’s fifth album, Red Light District, just released on January 20 on the band’s label, Ultradose Music. It consists of twelve singles that are poised to set the music industry on fire, combining the drastically different elements of numerous styles of music to create a combination that is electric, incredible, and a can’t-miss production.

Kelly admits that he’s always enjoyed combining “pretty, acoustic things” with “really heavy, riffy stuff,” a contradiction in styles that nevertheless has worked for the band all this time. The band categorizes itself as “alternative pop”—“short and sweet little songs with a dash of alternative flavor.” Red Light District appears as yet another example of the band’s custom-designed style and talent—the perfect blend of classic and contemporary. It comes complete with a couple of old favorites—including “Kill You,” the first single on the album, which has been frustrating fans for years with the fact that it’s been out of print. Kicking Harold’s solution? Revamp the song, make it shiny and new, and rerecord it for Red Light District.

Fans are still loving the song, Kelly points out. They’re still playing it in concert. So why not take advantage of that, give the fans what they want, and produce it all over again? Obviously, it’s a win-win situation.

Kicking Harold plans to release tour information for 2015 soon, so those hoping to see them live should stay tuned for further information.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ULTRADOSE MUSIC -- Melodic Rock band, Kicking Harold, together with Big Machine Design, has created a digital "sleight of hand" music video for the band's new song, "Kill You". The video was inspired by Vine sensation, Zach King, and features a cameo appearance by Mary Carey.

Kicking Harold – the melodic rock band best known for their hit song "Gasoline", the theme song from the show "Overhaulin'", premiered the long-awaited video for their song "Kill You" this past Saturday at an exclusive show at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. Today they release it worldwide via their YouTube Channel and the band's website.

The video – created by Big Machine Design – http://www.bigmachine.net – is done in a throw-back "story" style loosely based on the film "Raising Arizona". It features "Supergirl" – played by red-headed stunner, Sara Hedgren – as she is pursued by the members of the band in a cartoonish trailer park world. Each time Supergirl rejects the band's advances, she reveals a new "super power". These super powers are actually sleight-of-hand video effects, conducted in the same vein as Vine star, Zach King's popular illusions.

The story ends with a twist as Mary Carey emerges from Supergirl's trailer, and makes it clear Supergirl is "taken" when the two engage in a lesbian kiss.

"Kill You" is the first song to be released from the band's forthcoming album, "Red Light District", which is due January 2015. The album is available for preorder from iTunes beginning Friday, November 14, 2014. Fans who preorder the album will be able to download "Kill You" instantly, and receive the remaining 11 songs the day the album comes out.

Kicking Harold Returns With New Album, Debut Single "Kill You"Ultradose Music – 10/10/2014

LOS ANGELES, Oct 10, 2014 - Kicking Harold are modern rock alchemists, and the operative word is "modern"- they synthesize hard rock, alternative, metal and dance-pop elements, and generate radio gold. But this isn't some hollow sleight of hand. New album Red Light District is due January 20, 2015 and boasts 12 expertly sequenced potential singles poised to erupt on multiple platforms.

The first order of business is to do right by Kicking Harold's loyal, patient fan base. Their single "Kill You" originally appeared on the band's 1996 MCA debut, Ugly & Festering. But due to spools of red tape that would strangle a lesser band, the fan favorite has long been out of print. Luckily, frontman Tim David Kelly conceived a novel solution: rerecording and modernizing "Kill You" as Red Light District's centerpiece single.

"I wanted to retrack “Kill You” to give something back to the original fans who can't get it anymore, and also use it as kind of a rebooting of the franchise for new fans, as they say," Kelly laughs. "People still love this song and we still play it live, so it made sense to give it some new life and a really cool new video as well."

Indeed, Kicking Harold are that rare breed of band who recognizes, respects and learns from their past. Fans of auto makeover reality show Overhaulin' (originally on TLC, recently revamped on Velocity/Discovery) will recognize staccato rager "Gasoline" as the theme music, making it an unexpected sleeper hit by generating millions of youtube views and spiked sales of the single.

Red Light District offers the perfect balance of classic and contemporary. Kelly's love for the dancier elements of new jacks like Young the Giant and Shiny Toy Guns as well as his taste for the big grungey riffs of 90's rockers Stone Temple Pilots and Alice In chains is heard throughout.

"I have always tried to make albums where you have pretty, acoustic things next to really heavy, riffy stuff, so there is a broader range of material," Kelly says. "I like heavy music, but I am also very attached to melodies. I try to put the two together to get it as rocking as I can, while never losing the hooks, the pop part."

Joined by Bret Domrose (Dogstar) on bass guitar and drummer Peter Burke (Wilson Phillips, 10 Speed), Kelly has once again pulled Kicking Harold's Delorean out of the garage with the flux capacitor set to rock 2015 & beyond.